How to Stop the “Who Do You Think You Are?” Voice (Mindset & Identity)

Interrupt the Spiral: Mindset, Identity, and the Voice That Says “Who Do You Think You Are?” Odette and Liezel introduce Inner Voice, a mostly unscripted podcast on mindset, growth, leadership, family, business, and faith, sharing personal experiences rather than professional advice. They discuss how slow, marginal changes can lead to unnoticed mental spirals, anxiety, and sleeplessness, and how “pattern interrupts” and introspection help you name what’s happening. Liezel describes shifting from fighting emotions to acknowledging fear as a feeling that isn’t dangerous, which gradually reduced hypervigilance. The conversation centers on identity, authority, and rejecting the lie of being “far from God,” emphasizing prayer, journaling, and creating daily “God spaces” to ask what you need. They reflect on biblical examples (Joshua, David, Joseph) and Odette’s tested immigration journey, concluding that the battle is in the mind and listeners should question negative self-talk. 00:00 That Inner Critic 00:13 Meet Inner Voice 01:05 The Slow Fade Spiral 02:27 Interrupt The Pattern 03:38 The Far From God Lie 04:54 Name The Fear 09:10 Victory Repent Strategy 15:51 Perfectionism And Value 22:35 Freedom To Choose Joy 24:38 Journaling And Idea Capture 28:17 Journaling as Evidence 30:13 Building Daily Awareness 33:57 Creating God Space 35:34 Ask God What You Need 37:28 Knowing vs Doing 39:56 Identity and Authority 46:39 Approval and Faith 48:54 Immigration Word Tested 54:33 Isolation and Reliance 59:16 Mind Battle Takeaways This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit odettedebeer.substack.com/subscribe